Persian Wedding Traditions

The perfect blend of culture and modernity, a traditional Persian wedding reflects harmony and prosperity for a budding romance.  Aspects of the Aroosi (a traditional Persian wedding) vary from region to region and have different traditions. More traditional pre-wedding rityals include a Baleh Boran (a formal proposal ceremony) and others a Hana Bandan (henna night).  However, the ceremony remains tied to ancient roots and is virtually the same from generation to generation.  Couples can seamlessly blend the tradition to their ceremony regardless of religious of Western influence.

From the Khastegaree (courting and proposal) to the Mehmooni (reception party), there are various elements that make a traditional Persian wedding ceremony unique.

The Importance of the Persian Wedding Tradition

The Aroosi lends itself to effortlessly blend with Western traditions because it is comprised of two parts; Aghd(the wedding ceremony) and Mehmoonee (the wedding reception).  A joyous and intimate celebration, the Aghd illustrates the blending of two families through the exchanging of the vows, wedding rings and sharing of the Sofreh Aghd elements.  Easily, the most prominent and perhaps the most important element of the Persian wedding tradition, the Sofreh Aghd (wedding ceremony table spread) compiles several symbolic elements.

Persian Wedding Ceremony

Understanding the importance of each element ensures we create the perfect bridal look for your wedding.  You have spent months planning and prepping for your wedding, we would like to make sure your makeup and hair also in perfection for every special part of the day.

Persian Wedding Reception 

The intimate ceremony is typically followed by a grand party – the Jashn e Aroosi.  The jashn e Aroosi (Persian wedding reception) carries the same theme and ambiance as the Aghd and the perfect time for the newlyweds to celebrate with their family.  Similar to the Aghd, the reception reflects harmony and prosperity through the intricate details.

After the cake cutting, we anticipate the first dance and capture guests as they join in a Perisan tradition of showering the newlyweds with rose petals.